Under the baton of Antoine Marguier, the Orchestre des Nations marks its fifteenth anniversary in a program that juxtaposes Mozart’s crystalline lyricism with Shostakovich’s stormier drama. Pianist Matei Varga offers a poised, introspective account of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20, while the orchestra moves through Shostakovich’s Fifth with tense rhythms and luminous orchestral colours. The evening traces a dramaturgy of light and shadow, inviting listeners into a tense, cathartic journey shaped by rigorous ensemble playing and concentrated emotional intensity.

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, under the baton of Neeme Järvi, performs Brahms’ “Ein deutsches Requiem” featuring soprano Julie Fuchs, baritone Matthias Goerne, and the Zürcher Sing-Akademie. Composed in the wake of the deaths of Brahms’ mother and his friend Robert Schumann, this poignant work offers a universal message of comfort that transcends religious boundaries.

Estelle Revaz will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suites No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3.

Led by conductor Laurent Zufferey, this gala illuminates the virtuosic voices of the laureates of the Geneva Junior Music Competition. Solo performances with the Sinfonia Valais‑Wallis move between intimate chamber colours and soaring, poetic climaxes. The programme balances technical brilliance with reflective lyricism, guided by the discerning presence of patron Stéphane Lambiel and a jury of Emmanuelle Bertrand, Svetlana Makarova, Raphaël Merlin and Christian Chamorel. The evening unfolds with concentrated intensity and radiant musical dialogue.